Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...

This four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the heart of town was built in 1900. It has 2,472 square feet of living space and a ...

Justice and compassion for refugees, migrants, and immigrants is the hallmark of all people of faith, writes the Rev. Matthew ...

Courts and their justice partners are in a unique position to help communities address mental health challenges, writes ...

The weekend brings the Ski Broncs, the annual Miracle Mile Car Show and a Mimosa Fest, along with fundraisers, live music, ...

"Relying on kids to self-report their age is like putting a lock on a door but hanging the key next to it," writes Richard ...

Eight years after stripping the Winnebago County Board chairman's office of administrative authority, Board members on ...

New Hard Rock Casino Rockford has unveiled new slot machines that offer high rollers the chance to win $1 million or more.

Live music is being performed along the Rock River every Thursday night this summer as part of the Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Find out who qualified for the IHSA boys state track and field meet, led by a pair of Rochelle field athletes who can fly ...

Husband and wife buy failing Freeport Club, rebuild it into one of Rockford-area's best golf courses at maybe the most ...

The owner of a popular burger stand that was destroyed by fire faces federal arson charges. On Tuesday, a federal grand jury ...